Fish cutter demographics and statistics in the US
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Fish cutter gender statistics
15.3% of fish cutters are women and 84.7% of fish cutters are men.
- Male, 84.7%
- Female, 15.3%
Fish cutter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.7% |
| Female | 15.3% |
Fish cutter gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,362
Female income
$26,682
Fish cutter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fish cutter positions over time. Currently, 15.3% of fish cutters are female.
Fish cutter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.81% | 18.19% |
| 2011 | 80.34% | 19.66% |
| 2012 | 79.90% | 20.10% |
| 2013 | 81.43% | 18.57% |
| 2014 | 82.46% | 17.54% |
| 2015 | 83.38% | 16.62% |
| 2016 | 84.24% | 15.76% |
| 2017 | 83.16% | 16.84% |
| 2018 | 80.44% | 19.56% |
| 2019 | 81.27% | 18.73% |
| 2020 | 79.82% | 20.18% |
| 2021 | 84.67% | 15.33% |
Fish cutter related jobs gender ratio
We compared fish cutters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, churn operator and batch maker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 13% | 87% |
| Pastry Decorator | 19% | 81% |
| Cake Maker | 26% | 74% |
| Fish Cutter | 85% | 15% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Fish cutter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fish cutters is White, which makes up 53.7% of all fish cutters. Comparatively, 22.0% of fish cutters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of fish cutters are Black or African American.
- White, 53.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.0%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Fish cutter race
| Fish cutter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Fish cutter race and ethnicity over time
See how fish cutter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fish cutter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.49% | 12.70% | 6.52% | 24.73% |
| 2011 | 49.89% | 14.09% | 7.30% | 25.66% |
| 2012 | 49.41% | 14.36% | 7.83% | 25.80% |
| 2013 | 51.70% | 12.85% | 8.07% | 24.50% |
| 2014 | 52.90% | 13.91% | 7.89% | 21.92% |
| 2015 | 52.09% | 13.03% | 9.04% | 22.31% |
| 2016 | 51.90% | 12.87% | 8.58% | 23.37% |
| 2017 | 52.32% | 11.98% | 7.61% | 24.54% |
| 2018 | 55.37% | 11.52% | 7.76% | 22.99% |
| 2019 | 57.23% | 12.94% | 7.25% | 19.58% |
| 2020 | 54.22% | 12.18% | 8.38% | 19.86% |
| 2021 | 53.70% | 10.72% | 8.74% | 21.99% |
Fish cutter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown fish cutters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fish cutters have the lowest average salary at $27,715.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $28,712 |
| White | $28,240 |
| Black or African American | $27,715 |
| Asian | $28,584 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,572 |
Average fish cutter age
See how the average age of fish cutters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fish cutter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 40 | 40 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 44 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 |
Fish cutter age breakdown
The average age of fish cutters is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the fish cutter population.
Fish cutter age breakdown
| Fish Cutter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Fish cutter educational attainment
The most common degree for fish cutters is high school diploma, with 53% of fish cutters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 53%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Fish cutters by degree level
| Fish cutter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 53% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Fish cutter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fish cutters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $28,922 annually. With a Associate degree, fish cutters earn a median annual income of $28,898 compared to $28,146 for fish cutters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,146 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,922 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,898 |
Fish cutter employment statistics
Company size where fish cutters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fish cutters work.
Fish cutter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 41% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Fish cutter jobs by industry
The most common industries for fish cutters are retail, manufacturing and agriculture.
Fish cutter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 25% |
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Agriculture | 14% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Fish cutter turnover and employment statistics
Fish cutter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fish cutters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fish cutter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fish cutter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.80% |
| 2011 | 9.79% |
| 2012 | 8.17% |
| 2013 | 8.18% |
| 2014 | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 6.58% |
| 2016 | 5.58% |
| 2017 | 4.83% |
| 2018 | 5.70% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 6.06% |
| 2021 | 5.22% |
Average fish cutter tenure
The average fish cutter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 fish cutters resumes in Zippia's database.
Fish cutter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Fish cutter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fish cutters that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Cutter | 2.90% | - |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Cottage Cheese Maker | 5.53% | 7,018 |
| Baker's Assistant | 6.32% | 7,530 |
Similar fish cutter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Cottage Cheese Maker | 5.53% | 7,018 |
| Baker's Assistant | 6.32% | 7,530 |
Foreign languages spoken by fish cutters
The most common foreign language among fish cutters is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Samoan at 20.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Samoan, 20.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
Fish cutter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Samoan | 20.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |
